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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.07, 12,114.08 and 2,232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.07, 12,114.08 and 2,232.66 is: 3,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.07 : 12,114.08 = 2,232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.07/12,114.08 = 2,232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.07x = 12,114.08 × 2,232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.07x = 27,046,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046,621.85/8,076.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.98

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